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Media Releases

Board Report – December 2019

December 6, 2019December 6, 2019

The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the … Read more

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Okanagan Water Board opens floodgate with call for grant applications

November 29, 2019November 28, 2019

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is now accepting applications to its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grant program. New this … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media ReleasesTags Grants

AquaHacking Challenge launched in Okanagan to help address B.C. freshwater issues

October 29, 2019October 29, 2019

Kelowna, B.C. – Students, tech leaders, and those with an interest in freshwater issues were on hand today for the launch of the B.C. AquaHacking … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media ReleasesTags AquaHacking, Aquahacking Challenge, OBWB, Real Estate Foundation of BC

Board Report – October

October 4, 2019October 4, 2019

The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the … Read more

Categories Articles, Board Report, Featured, Media ReleasesTags Board Report

Okanagan Water Board annual meeting puts spotlight on valley-wide water connection

September 6, 2019September 6, 2019

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board held its Annual Meeting today at Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna, showcasing its work over … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases, What's NewTags Annual Meeting, Annual Report

2019 Annual Meeting – Sept 6

September 4, 2019August 22, 2019

Join us for the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s 2019 Annual Meeting: ONE VALLEY. ONE WATER on Friday, September 6, 2019 in Kelowna, B.C. from 9 … Read more

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Okanagan Water Board responds to federal announcement on mussels & milfoil

August 15, 2019August 15, 2019

Kelowna, B.C. –The Okanagan Basin Water Board is pleased to see a reprieve from the proposed federal endangered listing of the native Rocky Mountain Ridged … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media ReleasesTags milfoil, mussel, Rocky Mountain Ridged Mussels

Okanagan Water Board renews call for stronger invasive mussel regulations in B.C.

July 19, 2019July 18, 2019

Kelowna, B.C. – In reviewing updates to B.C.’s invasive mussel inspection program and recent stats for 2019, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) recognizes this … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media ReleasesTags boat inspection stations, Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, Okanagan WaterWise

AquaHacking Challenge

November 14, 2019July 11, 2019

The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and Okanagan WaterWise are pleased to announce the launch of the B.C. AquaHacking Challenge 2020! This challenge, delivered in … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases, What's NewTags Aquahacking Challenge, Okanagan, Water Issue Leader

Aquahacking Challenge comes to Okanagan to help address water issues

July 12, 2019June 25, 2019

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is pleased to announce that it is joining forces with Aqua Forum to bring, for the … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases, What's NewTags Aqua Forum, Aquahacking Challenge, freshwater issues

Okanagan Drought Bulletin – June 20, 2019

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019

OKANAGAN MOVED TO DROUGHT LEVEL 3 Warm and dry conditions have prompted the Province of B.C. to announce a Level 3 drought for much of … Read more

Categories Articles, Drought Updates, Featured, Media Releases, What's NewTags Drought Update, Okanagan Drought Bulletin

Okanagan Drought Bulletin – June 11, 2019

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019

OKANAGAN MOVED TO DROUGHT LEVEL 2 AS PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE Based on snowpack conditions, timing of snowmelt, and forecasted summer conditions, the B.C. Government has elevated … Read more

Categories Articles, Drought Updates, Featured, Media ReleasesTags Drought Update, Okanagan Drought Bulletin

Board Report – June

June 8, 2019June 8, 2019

The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the … Read more

Categories Articles, Board Report, Featured, Media Releases, What's NewTags Board Report

Okanagan mayors & students join forces to encourage water conservation

May 16, 2019May 16, 2019

Kelowna, B.C. – With the forecast for another hot, dry Okanagan summer, students from École Glenmore Elementary and mayors from throughout the valley joined forces … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, What's NewTags Make Water Work, Make Water Work Challenge, Okanagan WaterWise

Okanagan water grants aim to conserve and improve water quality in face of climate change

April 17, 2019April 17, 2019

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has approved more than $318,000 in funding to 17 projects that will help conserve and protect … Read more

Categories Articles, Featured, Media Releases, What's NewTags Grants, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI
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  • Board Report – December 2019

    The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the ... Read more

  • NEW! Okanagan Climate Data Guide

    The climate is changing and the Okanagan Basin Water Board is excited to help the Okanagan prepare. The Okanagan Climate Data Guide is a regularly ... Read more

  • Weather Report – December

    There have not been any significant changes to the seasonal forecasts for this winter. The long-term forecasts by Environment Canada, NOAA (USA), and the Weather ... Read more

  • Okanagan Water Board opens floodgate with call for grant applications

    Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is now accepting applications to its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grant program. New this ... Read more

  • Community Water Forum – November 19, 2019

    Did you know? About 80% of B.C.’s drinking water comes from creeks and lakes in our forests. These areas, however, are under increasing pressure from ... Read more

  • Board Report – November 2019

    The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the ... Read more

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